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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 322.12 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 322.12 and 135.25 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 322.12 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/322.12 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 322.12 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 43,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,566.73/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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